Al₄Fe₂O₈ is a mixed-valence iron-aluminum oxide ceramic compound that functions as a semiconductor, belonging to the broader family of complex metal oxides and spinels. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring controlled electrical properties combined with ceramic hardness and thermal stability, rather than established high-volume industrial production. Its potential lies in advanced electronics, photoelectrochemistry, and magnetic device applications where the interaction between iron and aluminum oxide phases can be engineered for specific electronic behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33,044.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15,049.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00900 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.544 | eV/atom | — |